Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Shawano School District $150,815 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) formula grant program on July 1, 2026.

The grant funds address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards. The program supports Indian student knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and builds the capacity of teachers, principals, and school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

The recipient, Shawano School District, is a public school district located in Shawano, Wisconsin, serving students in the area with a particular focus on American Indian and Alaska Native students. The award obligates $150,815 for the performance period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Formula grants under this program are awarded annually to all applicants meeting applicable statutory requirements and designing projects that meet program criteria. Eligible recipients include local educational agencies enrolling at least 10 Indian children or in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment, with limited exceptions for LEAs serving Indian students in Alaska, California, Oklahoma, or on or near Indian reservations.